Short Questions
1. Who is the anchor of the seminar, and which school does he represent?
Ans:- Anuj Bhatt is the anchor, and he represents Anand Vihar School.
2. What is the title of the seminar?
Ans:- The title of the seminar is “BRING OUT YOUR BEST.”
3. Who is Dr Nasir Mansuri, and from where is he?
Ans:- Dr Nasir Mansuri is a practicing clinical Psychologist from Vadodara.
4. Who is Dr Mrs. Shelat?
Ans:- Dr Mrs. Shelat is an eminent educationist, author and teacher trainer.
5. Who is Prof. Ray Mackey, and from where does he join the seminar?
Ans:- Prof. Ray Mackey is online from University of Edinburgh, bringing his international experience of working with students and parents.
6. What problem does Bharat ask Dr Mansuri about?
Ans:- Bharat says he reads almost six hours a day but hardly remembers anything at the end of the day, and asks how he can improve his retention.
7. What Chinese proverb does Dr Mansuri quote to Bharat?
Ans:- Dr Mansuri quotes, “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, and I do and I understand.”
8. According to Dr Mansuri, what should Bharat stop taking?
Ans:- Dr Mansuri tells Bharat to stop taking brain tonics, saying they simply do not work anyway.
9. What problem does Mrs. Viraj Trivedi share about her son Shalin?
Ans:- She says her son spends too much time playing games and watching TV, and because of that his study suffers.
10. According to Dr Mrs. Shelat, what should parents ensure regarding games and TV?
Ans:- There should be a time limit for games and TV; total avoidance is cruel and unnatural, and there should be a balance between study and play hours.
11. What problem does Mrs. Suhani Mehta share about her daughter?
Ans:- Her daughter seems to enjoy her studies but hardly shares anything about what happens at school and her studies, even though the parents ask her many times.
12. According to Dr Mackey, who is responsible if sharing is missing between children and parents?
A. Both children and parents are responsible if sharing is missing.
13. What food-related question does Priyanshi ask, and what does she love to eat?
Ans:- Priyanshi says she loves Pizza with double cheese, Dabeli with butter or cheese, Burger, and crunchy wafers with cold drinks, and asks if there’s any relation between studies and the food she eats.
14. According to Dr Shroff, why does heavy food affect studies?
Ans:- Heavy food directs the blood flow to the digestive system, resulting in slowing down of brain activity, making a person feel sleepy, lazy and drowsy.
15. What does Kandarp ask Dr Mansuri about?
Ans:- Kandarp read somewhere “Tune up yourself for the board exam” and asks Dr Mansuri to explain what it means.
Long Questions
1. What is the purpose of the seminar “Bring Out Your Best,” and who are the panelists?
Ans:- The seminar is organized by Anand Vihar School’s Career and Counseling Cell to counsel students and their parents. Its purpose is to guide parents and students and come out with possible Dos and Don’ts during studies and exams, since unanswered questions of students and expectations of parents lead to stress, apathy and boredom for studies. The panelists are Dr Nasir Mansuri (a clinical Psychologist), Dr Mrs. Shelat (an educationist), Dr Manju Shroff (a dietician), and Prof. Ray Mackey (online from University of Edinburgh).
2. What advice does Dr Mansuri give Bharat to improve his retention?
Ans:- Dr Mansuri tells Bharat that there is no fixed method of improving retention; he needs to identify the way in which he learns, since there are different learning styles like listening, writing, drawing flowcharts and diagrams, discussing, and reflective thinking. He explains that for writing an essay, one should brainstorm ideas, create a web, arrange ideas logically, and construct meaningful sentences. Adopting more than one style of learning helps in remembering for a longer duration and improves retention. He also tells Bharat to stop taking brain tonics since they simply do not work.
3. What advice does Dr Mrs. Shelat give Mrs. Trivedi about her son who plays games and watches too much TV?
Ans:- Dr Mrs. Shelat says it is quite normal at this age for students to get tempted to play and watch TV. However, there should be a time limit for the same. She personally feels that total avoidance of games and TV is not the solution—in fact, that would be cruel and unnatural. Rather, parents should make sure there is a balance between study and play hours, since games, music and entertainment are quite essential for physical and mental health and help reduce stress.
4. What does Dr Mackey say about sharing between parents and children?
Ans:- Dr Mackey says that if sharing is missing, both children and parents are responsible. Sharing is the glue that binds a family together. He explains that adolescents at this age find it uncomfortable to share all details related to their lives. Parents must consider this and decide their response to their children’s sharing, because negative response and preaching discourage children. However, children must also read the intention of parents, since not sharing anything may lead to serious problems.
5. Why does Dr Shroff advise Priyanshi to avoid heavy and fatty food?
Ans:- Dr Shroff explains that there is a direct relation between the food a person eats and the activities of the brain via metabolism. Heavy food directs blood flow to the digestive system, which slows down brain activity, making a person feel sleepy, lazy and drowsy—this affects studies since an active brain is required for studying. She advises taking light and easy-to-digest food with enough soup, juice, daal, milk, and Chhash/Lassi, and eating raw vegetables and fruits, while avoiding overeating, since the student who eats light becomes bright.
6. How does Dr Mansuri explain the meaning of “Tune up for the board exam” to Kandarp?
Ans:- Dr Mansuri explains that tune up refers to preparing one’s mind and body for a particular task. For exams, one needs to know how the body and mind work in harmony. Students should first identify their strengths and weaknesses by observing themselves for a week or two, remembering that strengths are assets and one shouldn’t dwell on weaknesses. Secondly, body and mind should be tuned to the school time table before receiving the board exam schedule; once received, a new time table should be prepared based on energy levels, matching high energy periods with exam time slots.
7. What relaxation techniques does Dr Mansuri suggest to Kandarp for tuning up the body and mind?
Ans:- Dr Mansuri says it is important to relax to tune up the body and mind. He suggests simple relaxation techniques like Pranayam, Yogasan, Stretching, listening to light melodious music, taking a walk of about 10-15 minutes at a suitable time, or having a cup of green tea. He also suggests sparing some time for talking to friends or parents, and maintaining a cheerful mood without working in frenzy.
8. What do students commonly say are their difficulties before exams, as shown in the panel discussion?
Ans:- In the discussion, Bharat says he cannot remember what he reads despite reading six hours a day; Shalin’s mother reports he spends too much time on games and TV; Suhani Mehta’s daughter does not share her school matters at home; Priyanshi admits she loves unhealthy, heavy food like pizza and burgers; and Kandarp is confused about how to prepare his mind and body for the board exam. These questions show a range of common teenage struggles related to memory, entertainment, communication, diet, and exam preparation.
9. How does the anchor Anuj Bhatt conclude the seminar?
Ans:- Anuj Bhatt says the students enjoyed the programme, as shown by the big round of applause from the audience, and that it is impossible to express their gratitude in words. However, he thanks all the guests who made it convenient to spare time from their busy schedule, and says he is sure not only the students but the parents also gained a lot. He hopes everyone remembers the tips given by the experts and follows them, wishing everyone the best.
10. Why was Dr Manju Shroff invited to the seminar, and what growing concern does she address?
Ans:- Dr Manju Shroff, a well-known dietician, was invited because special activities demand special food habits, and there is a growing concern over what people eat these days. Many doubt what food habit has to do with study habits and performance in exams. She addresses this concern by explaining the direct relation between food and brain activity through metabolism, advising students like Priyanshi to eat light, easy-to-digest food and avoid heavy, fatty foods to keep their brain active for studies.
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